Terra Volatile & Book ~ A Deck Trade

[@SoNiels]

Really great walkthrough of a beautiful deck. There are some stunning cards in there, I really love the Four of Swords. Thanks Simon 🙏🏻

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s such powerful deck to read with too.

[@Out_on_a_Limb_Life]

Thank you for this walkthrough, Simon. I just preordered the deck, expansion pack and new smaller guidebook from their website. Delivery due in September. Can't wait to see it in person!

[@michaelburdge]

I am so excited to have this deck! The artists just made it available again on their website last night if anybody wants it.

[@silvermyth2119]

Great deck!👍 This one ranks high in my collection.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I can see why!

[@EmmaGaywood]

Pleased you finally got your hands on this! It’s wonderful isn’t it 😀 I put a few of the expansion pack cards in but also loved the existing ones so left them in too.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I can see why! Making the choices are tough 😍

[@justinmichaeltarot]

I recently got this deck as well. It really is beautiful

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s incredible, love it 😊

[@dawndonivan3089]

I purchased the deck and expansion pack. I purchased them on February 2nd 2023. The book came out and I purchased it on February 2nd 2024! Funny little coincidence...Imbolc. Living in the US the shipping was really high so I made sure that I could get the expansion pack as well. You really must get it! A lot of really beautiful alternative cards such as The Soul Searcher for the Hermit..who turns out to be The Buddha. Another Death card, Princesses if you would rather than Pages. That's all I'll say. No need to give away all the cards!😂

[@clarelantern]

I love your walk throughs of decks you get. It helps me to decide if I really want them, in the middle or do not want. You are one of the people who is responsible me expending my tarot collection. I am not complaining but my husband is and says 'Clare, you have enough and you can open a shop'.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Just tell him it’s an investment for your future 😝

[@inlesinlet]

I know this was posted a while back, but just in case you've missed it: they're doing pre-orders for the deck and expansion again, estimated shipping in mid-September :) It seems to be compatible with the most recent version of the deck. Whether you get the expansion or not, I think you'll love this deck. I got it for myself as a Christmas present, and have been using it every day for the entire year, without the expansion pack. I even took out the Vessels suit. Still, I love them. Or, I don't know if "love" is the right word. I use them every day to pull my daily draw and I've come to a point now after 7 months with the deck where I don't think twice about it. It just is. I'm not bored, confused, annoyed, or otherwise having any other negative feelings about the deck. *I'm content.*

[@the_hermits_cave]

I took out the vessels too! Couldn’t cope with an extra suit. Thanks for the heads up!

[@onenessemporium]

Yay . You finally got it. So happy for you

[@the_hermits_cave]

😍

[@theimportanceoftemperance]

I loved your walkthrough of this deck. I've been on the fence with this one... But your walkthrough has made me more pro. I approve of your choices for the extra cards lol... pretty much same choices I would make. 😜

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Diodra13]

One of my favorite decks! 🌞 I always enjoy your videos, they help me relax and i can always feel the positive vibes!! Much love 🧡

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you so much

[@hollybigwood8939]

I have all three and personally don’t think you’re missing out by not having the expansion pack. It’s oddly done. Random cards and when finished deciding which cards one may want to replace Im left with the same amount of expansion deck cards I began with which I have nothing to do with except try and keep separated from deck. Like an extra from some of the suits, a few Majors but nothing cohesive that can be used.

[@the_hermits_cave]

That’s a fair point! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@AntoinetteTarot]

The good news is.....there might be a collectors edition with extra cards in the making, and I think they were also suggesting a smaller guide book to purchase separately. The website only allowed 2 items at a time to be shipped to U.K, so I had to purchase in 2 parts anyway.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oh really? That’s silly 🤪

[@Out_on_a_Limb_Life]

That's strange! I just pre-ordered the deck, expansion pack and the new smaller guidebook with no problem.

[@AntoinetteTarot]

@@Out_on_a_Limb_Life they tend go in and out availability on the website. To UK, there was a restriction on parcel cost, which meant 1 or 2 items, slight oain in postal costs, but less taxes.

[@moondaisylamoreaux8791]

This deck is beautiful! The Death cards, the Moon, and the Universe are my favorites .

[@the_hermits_cave]

Such an incredible deck!

[@rachelar6]

Expansion is definitely worth it, I got everything because I thought it was so cool. Love more cards to really get to customize your mood. I think their IG just posted they are restocking soon too 🎉

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oh fabulous!

[@miamoonmagic1897]

Wow the new teas you just got must taste amazing. Really love thick tarot companion books specially if they are in color. Terra Bolatile is so well designed.

[@the_hermits_cave]

It really is!

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

Hate the sun card in rws 😮 these look fab x

[@highlysensitivetarot]

This is beautiful Simon 😍 you could study it for a long time.. ❤

[@the_hermits_cave]

I think so too, and that’s my plan when I have a couple of weeks off soon.

[@StarsInBlackFeathers]

This deck is one of my all time favorites! If you look closely, the female fool becomes the Queen of Cups! Also I think it's pretty neat that, if someone wanted to, they could have all 4 cardinal virtues (justice, fortitude, temperance, and prudence). Any for anyone that enjoys pairing oracle clarifiers with tarot, The Earthbound Oracle goes very well with it.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oh that’s an interesting idea, thank you 🙏🏼

[@karik.8291]

Was really nice to see you being happy about it! I have it with the expansion, absolutely love it, although the main deck is definitely plenty already. On days where I don't really vibe with either Devil card, I end up using Hubris instead because the fallen angel connection makes a lot of sense to me. The faint numbers work in my favor there, I can pretend it says "XV" instead of "XVI" at the top :D I use the leftover cards in different ways, they're too pretty to be kept in the box! With the expansion, you can make a seperate Major Arcana, but you can also just mix all the leftovers up for additional "seasoning" of a reading, like an oracle, it works surprisingly well. I've also used them individually as focus cards for readings before, similar to when you do a portrait spread in Lenormand and use a significator card. And I've had some out in a photo frame, just to look at the imagery. Right now I've built kind of a 33 card "masculinity oracle" with most of the leftovers that depict masculine figures. It has sparked a lot of reflection so far, lol.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Wow, some great ideas here. I like the idea of including a significator card! I’ll try that. I hope it isn’t too long until the expansion pack is back on the market.

[@mironalexandra4602]

I love this deck and the book is absolutely amazing!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Isn’t it!!! I’m in love with them

[@twiggalina]

Great video Simon! I bought this deck a few months ago and then ordered the book afterwards. Both the deck and book are lovely but I must admit I haven't used the deck much at all so far. I too made similar choices and kept my deck fairly traditional and also left out the suit of vessels as I think there are quite enough with the other cards. After watching this video I now want to pull my deck out 😁

[@the_hermits_cave]

Go for it!

[@sharimeline3077]

This is my absolute dream deck, I want the entire thing, all the expansions and book and all, but I don't think I can ever afford it. 😭

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s certainly not cheap 😍

[@tarotignited]

It's such a beautiful and interesting deck one could study for eternity. I've been so on the fence with this one since it came out. And since me and the deck both in EU, it actually would've been a sensible choice too. Always lovely to see a walkthrough of it and have a little venture into the deck myself, thank you! 🧚🏼‍♀️

[@the_hermits_cave]

Has it helped you get off the fence? 😝

[@tarotignited]

@@the_hermits_cave Still on the fence. But starting to hurt a bit. 😅

[@the_hermits_cave]

@@tarotignited 🤣🤣🤣

[@cindylee5593]

Great deck, Thanks for the look at it!

[@the_hermits_cave]

No problem! 😉

[@onenessemporium]

I have the expansion pack and I only changed 3 cards

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oh really??? Hmmm, what to do! 🤔

[@bangsastelpa]

Lovely walkthrough again. Thank you so much. I much enjoy listening to your gentle voice and to the genuine, respectful reviews. And I learn something new every single time. You are going to get me into trouble though…… #simonmademedoit 😊

[@the_hermits_cave]

Ooops, sorry! 😍

[@sacredvibez333]

Beautiful deck❤

[@laurabondurant5096]

I love the expansion pack. As a collector, I recommend it for you.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@SpiritofAvalon]

I am glad you finally got this deck, I have it but not the expansion pack or the book but it is beautiful 🥰❤️

[@the_hermits_cave]

Do you think you’ll get them? 😍

[@SpiritofAvalon]

@@the_hermits_cave I might try and get the book if I can, it’s quite expensive. I don’t think the expansion pack will be available anymore 🥰

[@Robert_W7]

Got this deck direct from the creator, along with the guidebook. it currently is one of my go to decks. I have not really used the Vessels suit in it though. I am on the waitlist for the expansion pack, not sure if I will order it though. The creators are looking at making some, or a larger edition of this deck, which I like the idea of. And also a mini guidebook.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oh wow! This could get expensive 😝

[@Robert_W7]

@@the_hermits_cave Yeah, they were both very expensive as it is! Worth it though. Somehow I don't feel this will be my last purchase from them 😅

[@ThestarryeyedHermit]

You should try their lavender earl grey, it one of my favourites

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oooh thanks for the tip!

[@golden1789]

Before I die must have this deck!

[@madwitch9977]

😍 oh you got it !!! I've not used mine yet ...I need to set some time aside for this deck, although I'm wondering if it would suit Keith more but I must play first as it was my Yule gift xxx

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’ll have to let me know how you get with it! 😍

[@freeshadow8700]

Just bought my first fountain pen, a light blue Lamy Safari. It writes so smoothly. thanks for teaching me about pens

[@the_hermits_cave]

Wonderful! You can’t go wrong with a Lamy 😍

[@DeeSee77]

Really glad you like it, Simon; I’ve been waiting to see if you ever do go ahead. Like you, I was unsure about whether to invest given the costs - I paid €127.90 all in for book and deck, without expansion - and was worried about missing out, so went all in, once stocks started to really drop. It’s beautiful and the book is an entity all of its own. Keen to see how the Collector’s Edition extra large version goes and will be picking up the expansion when that’s republished, too. It’s great when indies get it so right, you can feel their passion, love and care - they get how we feel about decks. Those Somnia decks looks stunning, thanks for the look!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome. I’ll be showing them side by side later today.

[@Maja_Divination]

I have the deck , expansion and book 😍😍😍 I needed to get the expansion pack as there was cards which I wanted to switch from the orginal deck but if I could not ordered it - I would work with main deck and guidebook and that’s ok too 😍 now - I’m happy I did this month ago - before your review 🤣 otherwise it would be mission impossible to get all 3 🤣

[@the_hermits_cave]

Good choice!